![]() This only known copy, originally discovered in 1809, was on loan to Barnes and the Burkittsville Historical Society courtesy of the Maryland Historical Society for purposes that Barnes would transcribe the original manuscript. As curator and director of the Burkittsville Historical Society, for a short time Barnes was custodian for a rare book about the occurrences surrounding the Blair Witch legend entitled "The Blair Witch Cult," a supposed collection of first hand accounts that illustrate the effects of the infamous Blair Witch. ![]() There are theories to his motivation, but nothing conclusive. The fact it exists at all, and in addition was in possession by Barnes draws contrast to his proclaimed knowledge of Elly Kedward and the legend surrounding her fate, which in contrast makes it appear profoundly limited, indicating potentially concealed knowledge Barnes chose not to share. Barnes never disclosed any such possession, nor ever discussed it with any known colleagues, friends or family. In the over two hundred years since Kedward's death, the existence of any such diary had never been disclosed, either by Barnes himself, nor by any other individual, organization or entity prior. It can be said it was the long-lost "Diary" of Elly Kedward.īut this diary was never "lost." Instead, it was never revealed. It was hand written in title as "Deuchainn de Eilis Kedward." Translated from Gaelic to English - "The Trial of Elly Kedward." Upon closer inspection and translation, it was further discovered this journal appeared to be either an actual memoir of Elly Kedward's, or a chronicle of some nature. This journal was written entirely in Gaelic on rather brittle and fragile pages, some of which were torn from the binding. When Bill Barnes, the Executive Director to the Historical Society of Burkittsville, Maryland passed away a few years ago, among his estate, seemingly well hidden in a locked box stored deep within the confines of his small attic, was discovered an old, decrepit journal from the 1700's. ![]()
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